World-Class Specialists to serve as the 2024 Official Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Partner
LOS ANGELES – Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute, a world leader in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of sports-related injuries and illnesses, today announced a new partnership with the California Pickleball Association (CAPA) as the 2024 Official Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Partner of this year’s tournaments .
Pickleball is now the fastest growing recreational sport in the US having grown at nearly 160% over the last 3 years and projected to grow at an annual rate of 7.7% through 2028 and boasting 40+ million participants in the U.S. Along with the rapid growth, comes a significant number of injuries, according to a UBS analysis, estimating that pickleball could contribute millions in healthcare costs in 2023, tens of thousands of ER and outpatient visits and thousands of surgeries. All directly linked to pickleball-related injuries.
As part of this exclusive partnership, Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute will support and promote CAPA events and offer athletes access to world-class orthopaedic care and sports medicine services. The Institute’s team of experienced physicians and healthcare professionals will work closely with the CAPA to develop injury prevention programs, provide education on sports-related injuries, and make available personalized care to pickleball athletes.
“We are thrilled to be the Official Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Partner of the California Pickleball Association. This collaboration allows us to leverage our expertise in sports medicine and orthopedic surgery to support and enhance the performance, health, and overall well-being of the growing number of pickleball players across the region,” said Clint Soppe, MD, sports medicine specialist and orthopedic surgeon at Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute.
Founded in (2022), CAPA was founded to provide innovative and organized pickleball events to different players of all ages, levels, and backgrounds across California and offer players opportunities to compete in tournaments and leagues.
“We love the sport of Pickleball and want to bring it to more people, places, and platforms across California.” CAPA is proud to partner with the prestigious Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute as a world leader in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of sports-related injuries and illnesses. The affiliation is a perfect fit for our CAPA pickleball Community and our growing tournament schedule of events,” said Angus Lee, CAPA CEO and Tournament Director.
For more information about the Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute, please visit www.kerlanjobe.org. For more information about the California Pickleball Association, please visit www.playcapa.com.
Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute
Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute is a world leader in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of sports-related injuries and illnesses. As the sports division of the Number 3 nationally ranked Cedars-Sinai Department of Orthopaedics, institute physicians provide comprehensive care for a broad range of orthopaedic conditions. Patients benefit from world-renowned experts in multi-specialty orthopaedics and the physicians who take care of professional athletes are the same ones who treat you. For more information, or make an appointment, visit www.kerlanjobe.org.
